Miller Magazine Issue: 112 April 2019

47 NEWS APRIL 2019 SUMMIT’S DECLARATION The milling, grain, and pulses sectors that have de- termined the humanity’s destiny since when the stone touched another stone will continue to determine the fu- ture for the coming hundred years. Industry 1.0 period is considered to start with the use of steam engine outside of manpower; however, apart from manpower, mills that have started to use water and wind energies in a mechanical system much earlier are in fact the oldest industry branch of the world and still the largest industry branch. For this reason, the most important out- put of this summit is that the beginning of the Industry 1.0 starts with mills. The Earth, which is the home of humanity, is now giving signals. In particular, global warming, seasonal changes, and drought have become the most important issue for the grain and pulses sectors. The cereals and pulses sector, which is one of the most important sectors in human nu- trition and industry, will experience these changes in the most painful way. In this regard, the world leaders and countries should prioritize measures to minimize reasons behind the climate change while protecting water and soil resources. In production, it is necessary to have new field and to increase the yield in current productions. In terms of protein, which will be the most important element for nutrition in this age, protein-rich grains and pulses must be taken into production lines. In order to support farmers and producers and sustain agricultural activities, new policies need to be determined at the global level. The Human Resources deficit of the sector has reached an important level, and new initiatives are needed in this area. The preservation of geographical and traditional types of cereals and pulses and the traditional historical seeds need to be safely transferred to the future.